Stone Creek is a small town of 156 in Ohio, with a median household income of $51,042
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stone Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stone Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stone Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.1
Stone Creek's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stone Creek costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stone Creek, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$888
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,042
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stone Creek's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.1 /100k
Property Crime
622.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Stone Creek, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stone Creek sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Stone Creek's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stone Creek roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,300 and median rent is $888/month.
Stone Creek's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 622.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Stone Creek, OH has a population of 156, a median household income of $51,042, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Stone Creek averages 36.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stone Creek, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43840.
The population of Stone Creek, Ohio is 156 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stone Creek: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $93,300, median household income $51,042, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stone Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
